IN OUR SALON WE MAKE SURE THE CUSTOMERS ARE ALWAYS HAPPY WITH THEIR TANNING RESULTS. IT ALSO MEANS THAT WE TRY AND MAKE THEIR VISITS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE.
THEREFORE, EACH CUSTOMER WHO HAS NEVER BEEN TO OUR SALON BEFORE OR HAS HAD A LONG BREAK IS REQUIRED TO HAVE HIS SKIN CHECKED USING THE SKIN CONTROL DEVICE.
PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST VISIT IN THE TANNING LOUNGE, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO READ FAQS BELOW SO THAT YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE PROCEDURE.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU READ OUR TANNING GUIDE BELOW DISCUSSING A FEW ISSUES A TRUE TAN-LOVER SHOULD BE AWARE OF.

What does Skin Control measure?

Skin Control measures the tanning power of our tanning beds and the resistance of the skin of our customers to UV-rays.

How is the UV-radiation measured?

Skin Control has an integral UV-measurement system. The complete tunnel of the tanning bed is measured in one measuring process.

What is actually measured during the UV measurement?

What is important in the tanning process is the intensity of the erythema effective irradiance. The erythema effective irradiance circumscribes the strength and the share of UV-radiation, which induces sunburn.

How often are the tanning beds measured?

Induced by use, the tanning lamps will lose a certain portion of their radiation power. In order to consider this relapse during tanning sessions our sunbeds are measured once a week on average. In this way, the risk of a sunburn can be avoided and the necessary limit to tanning can be complied.

How does the skin measurement device work?

The hand-held sensor sends a UV-ray (absolutely harmless for the skin) to the skin. A receiver in the device measures, how skin reflects and absorbs UV-rays.

How does the skin reflect radiation?

This refection forms the decisive protection against UV radiation and is caused by lifeless cell structures of the top layer of the epidermis. This is also known as keratosis.

How is the colour measured?

Skin Control does not measure the colour of skin. Skin Control measures the protective function of the skin, the thickness of the keratosis and the size of the pigments.

How much radiation penetrates the skin?

According to the thickness of the keratosis, UV radiation penetrates to the live cell structures, where pigments can also be found.

What is the function of the pigment?

The pigment forms a cap over the nucleus and absorbs radiation which hits the cell. So it protects the nucleus.

How does the pigment change?

Skin Control measures the size of the pigment. It is bigger when the skin is tanned compared to the pale skin.

SAFE TANNING

AS A SAFE TANNING GUIDE, YOU ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE TANNING BEDS IF:

You are under the age of 16 (parental consent and attendance is required)

You have a Type 1 Skin Type (People with Skin Type 2 are advised to build up a tan VERY slowly with low exposure times.)

You were badly sun burnt in childhood, or have a history of it.

You have a large number of moles or freckles

You have a medical condition that can be aggravated by UV exposure

Your family has a history of skin cancer.

You are pregnant. Concern lies with the tanning equipment increasing the woman's core body temperature which can harm the foetus. Provided there is ample ventilation there is little risk of this occurring.

You should be aware of photosensitivity. Photosensitivity is when the skin becomes overly sensitive to ultraviolet light, and this is often linked to medication, chemicals or conditions which react to UV exposure. The majority of compounds that can cause this are normally cosmetically based. Therefore it is advised that you avoid using cosmetics such as deodorants and skin lotions before your tanning session.

There are a few medications that can cause the skin to become photosensitive. Look out for are those that contain:

Tetracycline

Thiazide

Interferon

To ensure a safe tan people should also be careful with any medications used to treat depression, skin conditions, and diabetes. Do not use any products on a tanning bed, except those produced especially for them. Contact your doctor or local pharmacist before going into a salon if you are unsure.

KEEP IT GENTLE

Experts have recommended that we stick to no more than 20 sessions a year on the tanning bed (the International agreed Standard recommends no more than 50.) A log of your sessions should be recorded.

Be honest when considering you skin type, some of us think that by convincing ourselves that we are another skin type we can score longer on the tanning bed and get a tan faster. Some of us will even try and fit in more than one session a day for this very reason. It is advised we have a t least a 48 hour break between sessions. Remember the guides are there to help you get the best possible safest tan.

KEEP WATCH

Nobody knows your body better than you, so keep watch over it. Check and lookout for any abnormal skin reactions that occur during your tanning sessions. As soon as you notice anything or even suspect a problem stop the exposure straight away and consult a doctor or dermatologist. Moles especially should be watched and checked regularly by your doctor.

PROTECT YOUR EYES

All tanning beds need to be used with eye goggles to protect the eye from the UV light. For a safe tan these need to be worn at all times from the very moment the machine is switched on. Merely closing your eyes will not shield them and WILL result in serious damage to you eyes.